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Title: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: wartoy on August 23, 2021, 08:49:41 pm
Hello I was wondering if anyone appreciates the box art or box style of any specific game or games from a specific system.
My favorite style for a system is the sega genesis black case design and the old school capcom games on the nes.
Some of my favorite covers are Echo Night Beyond on ps2 and Wacky Races on nes along with Magic Night Rayearth on saturn.
And many more I try to face as many outward as space will allow in my collection.What are some of your favorite covers or design styles if any? And if so do you display them differently the others?
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: Warmsignal on August 23, 2021, 11:10:06 pm
As far as the box art template, I'd say the N64. I also like the Jaguar, 32X, and Saturn templates. OG Xbox as well.

Favorite cover art? There's so many good ones I couldn't think of them all off the top of my head. Body Harvest, Top Gear Overdrive, Banjo Kazooie, Killer Instinct Gold, Dark Rift, XG2.

As far as other consoles... Nights Into Dreams, Croc, Ghen War, Machine Head, Shadow Master, Sentinel Returns, Jumping Flash, Kinsley's Adventure, Jet Grind Radio, Rippin Riders, Super Bomberman 2, Hyperzone, Sonic 1, Alisia Dragoon, Kolibri, CastleQuest, 8 Eyes, Snake Rattle & Roll, Cobra Triangle. I think I could go on and on, with cover arts that I like. A lot of times it's not necessarily the obvious titles that have the best art, it's just random ones. NES had so much great box artwork, with all the hand drawn stuff.

Maybe one day I'll take the time to actually make a top 10 or 20 list of favorite cover arts.
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: NickAwesome on August 24, 2021, 12:42:09 am
I love 3DO box art- so large and expressive. Just really nothing like it- Virtuoso, Drug Wars, Space Pirates- the campier the better. In terms of the most artistic- I think NES/TG 16 usually had the best art. 

Kinda went downhill after gen 5/6
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: sworddude on August 24, 2021, 07:50:23 am
My personal favourites in no particular order

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c9/Phantasy_Star_III_box_US.jpg/220px-Phantasy_Star_III_box_US.jpg)

(https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/images.pricecharting.com/AMIfv95nLPXUDkAu69TxukLMN53XfNulemm21xWO4HuOFFNPTLKkXxcheD1zu9oZyqjUDozP20dqZUX3iiTbGHGOPTuZCFpeNExzJMqyaL9YPYimacPCx2X7Thdhp_kzh9Sopt8Ghz63LUHNynGMwGFD23hQ7WYm8A/240.jpg)

(https://www.retroplace.com/pics/snes/packshots/41750--contra-iii-the-alien-wars.png)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c2/Super_Castlevania_IV_North_American_SNES_box_art.png)
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: telekill on August 24, 2021, 08:44:41 am
I liked what Sega did when they rebranded their 16bit era systems and released the model 2. Red stripes for the Genesis, purple stripes for Game Gear, blue stripes for Sega CD. The yellow stripes for 32X looked god awful but I guess they wanted it to stand out. Maybe they meant for it to be orange initially but then didn't want anyone thinking they were copying the Ninja Turtles. lol

(https://fi.zophar.net/soundcovers/sega-mega-drive-genesis/thumbs_large/genesis_jurassicpark.jpg)

My favorite box arts are from the Uncharted series; specifically the first and second.

(https://coverproject.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/playstation_3/ps3_uncharteddrakesfortune_thumb.jpg)
(https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/a0a1c155-cded-44db-95f9-b274057a89e5_1.370ac325ed220a26b1b52538b35c46aa.jpeg?odnWidth=612&odnHeight=612&odnBg=ffffff)
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: tripredacus on August 24, 2021, 09:31:29 am
The type of box art (or art in general) where you can look into it and imagine being in that kind of world primarily those of fantasy or sci-fi landscapes. Late 80s/early 90s Psygnosis having Roger Dean (or Yes and Asia album cover art) creating their game covers are one example:
(https://vgcollect.com/images/front-box-art/98009.jpg)

Anything with a city or a landscape or a vehicle of some sort.
(https://vgcollect.com/images/front-box-art/195484.jpg)
(https://vgcollect.com/images/front-box-art/100395.jpg)

Same as can be said about 70s and 80s album covers, or one like Iron Maiden's Somewhere in Time. Same can be said about sci-fi novel covers.
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: jdkw50 on August 24, 2021, 10:25:11 am
My personal favorite is the Japanese release of Metroid: Other M

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zZYGz9s0Tco/WV7uUThHztI/AAAAAAAAAiY/VEdTyfu-B74cULVSZjoKtBXjNVUstlYpQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Metroid%2BOther%2BM%2BJapanese%2BBox%2BFront.JPG)
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: dhaabi on August 24, 2021, 12:23:05 pm
I'm a huge fan of beautiful and serene moments. Boku no Natsuyasumi and Chulip's artwork really capture that idea.
(https://i.imgur.com/htGNpU2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/eHIYo6V.jpg)

Game covers that rely on 3D physical art that has been photographed is always something that draws my attention. Eggerland is a great example.
(https://i.imgur.com/jWmMFRf.jpg)

Then there are the oddballs. You can't not love the cover art for Ka.
(https://i.imgur.com/lGtpi5P.jpg)
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: thewelshman on August 24, 2021, 01:27:28 pm
My personal favourites in no particular order

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c9/Phantasy_Star_III_box_US.jpg/220px-Phantasy_Star_III_box_US.jpg)


This was my first ever delve into RPGs. Best $15 I ever spent from the bargain bin.
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: sworddude on August 24, 2021, 04:19:35 pm
It's nice to see so much variety in terms of preferences for favourite box art contenders.


My personal favourites in no particular order

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c9/Phantasy_Star_III_box_US.jpg/220px-Phantasy_Star_III_box_US.jpg)


This was my first ever delve into RPGs. Best $15 I ever spent from the bargain bin.

it's a great series most definitely.
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: aliensstudios on August 24, 2021, 06:46:10 pm
(https://vgcollect.com/images/front-box-art/108921.jpg)
the original release of Among the Sleep on PS4
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: snyderec3 on August 24, 2021, 09:35:34 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/xJXAyGv.jpg)

My favourite two SNES artworks.
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: Warmsignal on August 24, 2021, 11:31:12 pm
Funny bit of trivia that I always have to mention, the EB artwork I believe is based loosely on the unexplained photograph dubbed "Solway Firth Spaceman", from the 1960s.
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: wartoy on August 25, 2021, 08:22:21 am
My personal favorite is the Japanese release of Metroid: Other M
That's a great cover!

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zZYGz9s0Tco/WV7uUThHztI/AAAAAAAAAiY/VEdTyfu-B74cULVSZjoKtBXjNVUstlYpQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Metroid%2BOther%2BM%2BJapanese%2BBox%2BFront.JPG)
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: wartoy on August 25, 2021, 12:25:06 pm
I'm a huge fan of beautiful and serene moments. Boku no Natsuyasumi and Chulip's artwork really capture that idea.
(https://i.imgur.com/htGNpU2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/eHIYo6V.jpg)

Game covers that rely on 3D physical art that has been photographed is always something that draws my attention. Eggerland is a great example.
(https://i.imgur.com/jWmMFRf.jpg)

Then there are the oddballs. You can't not love the cover art for Ka.
(https://i.imgur.com/lGtpi5P.jpg)

I liked these also never seen them beforr
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: Flashback2012 on August 25, 2021, 12:59:58 pm
Only the finest!

(https://venturebeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/mlfcovers.jpg?strip=all)


(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/1f/Mystic_midway_rip_cdi_cover.jpg)


(https://www.lukiegames.com/assets/images/SMS/sms_pro_wrestling_p_m9drwp.jpg)


Jokes aside, there's so many favorites over the decades that I can't think of any that immediately stand out.  :P

Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: badATchaos on August 25, 2021, 04:36:35 pm
(https://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/l/316489-prince-of-persia-snes-front-cover.jpg)
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: ferraroso on September 04, 2021, 08:17:47 pm
(https://content.bookoffonline.co.jp/goodsimages/LL/000099/0000991781LL.jpg)
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: alligo on September 28, 2021, 05:13:11 pm
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/3b/e6/ec/3be6ecd1470bf6a3bb59275773c798d7.jpg) (https://pm1.narvii.com/6602/41ddf6adbbe8e2922d32d993765059afebbabc74_00.jpg) (https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QDfxIWGSL._AC_.jpg) (https://www.suruga-ya.jp/database/pics/game/105001324.jpg) (https://punktid.com/sites/default/files/Forza_Horizon_2_Xbox_36_COVER.jpg) (https://www.xgn.nl/storage/games/boxarts/forza-horizon-4-xbox-one.f1566964992.jpg)
(https://commondatastorage.googleapis.com/images.pricecharting.com/AMIfv95TVWE_IUchNwqf3JEDGxZeiSeHt4nRS4dqj87j3sHrUKalSSaWm2YOYINF3xG6KI_KFndUwZ2Th-pXX9vMijkiKlJjsGHfFynd00314WMAOhhqc0uMq4Hx8ppGHkip46wBbT35xP_1uHoQwkI0CfB1jsHP4Q/240.jpg) (https://hubtorr.com/uploads/posts/2015-10/1446318324_max_payne_3_cover_1.jpg) (https://piterplay.com/image/magictoolbox_cache/8c95d73fec130487c102a73bf1ab42ce/2/1/21482_product/thumb700x400/3631044729/kupit-mafia-ii-xbox-360.jpg)

that's a lot lol

I'ill add : Mafia DE / Ori / SoR4 / Yakuza Kiwami 2
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: covfefe2020 on September 28, 2021, 08:20:44 pm
this picture doesnt really justify how much depth the cover seems to have
(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/55/06/47/55064746da1463ccebf42bc676eba442.jpg)
Not sure what about it makes me love this one so much, maybe that its a better version of the h2 cover
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ANEHK482L.jpg)
No need to explain myself here.
(https://e.snmc.io/lk/g/x/20785d6e833eded0eba57ba62b284c78/8872755)

OG xbox has the best covers because of the ¨live enabled¨"banner most of them have (non platinum hits obviously, those look awful)
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: kypherion on October 01, 2021, 08:25:45 pm
Favorite console?.... Probably PS2 box art. Sony stuck with black all around and I love the look.

Favorite game art?

Aria of Sorrow
Asura's Wrath Limited Edition
DOOM Eternal steelbook
Japanese Mario 64
JP Ocarina of Time
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: turf on October 05, 2021, 10:02:16 pm
Oh God Yes!  I have a favorite cover art. This is some mother truckin’ majesty!
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Operation: Secret Storm!
Who doesn’t love a caricature of a former dictator?

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d0/Operation_Secret_Storm_Cover.jpg)
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: wartoy on October 07, 2021, 07:31:00 pm
Oh God Yes!  I have a favorite cover art. This is some mother truckin’ majesty!
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Operation: Secret Storm!
Who doesn’t love a caricature of a former dictator?

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/d0/Operation_Secret_Storm_Cover.jpg)

Wish I had that game i'm jealous it's one of many i'm missing for my collection.
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: megasilverx1 on October 07, 2021, 08:44:41 pm
I always enjoyed the box art for Dragon Warrior II. While it's not Akira Toriyama's artwork, I can tell that whomever made the cover art was given samples of Toriyama's DQII art since the monsters and characters still resemble they're original versions pretty well (it's not Mega Man 1 or 2 box art levels of bad). I also really like the cover art for Dragon Warrior III and IV that were done by Chris Hopkins.

(https://i.imgur.com/4pUrSvx.jpeg)
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: rockleevk on October 09, 2021, 09:16:54 pm
For me... Would be Phalanx for the Sharp X68000. So crisp.

-rockleevk
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: tripredacus on November 05, 2021, 11:27:39 am
I'd like to present to you the cover of the Spanish release of Colour Clash on ZX Spectrum:
(https://vgcollect.com/images/front-box-art/208338.jpg)
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: mastodon on November 06, 2021, 07:35:13 pm
Tom duBois. Artist for Konami/Ultra Games. Here's a really good video on him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw-SPY4n0s8
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: sworddude on November 07, 2021, 04:50:51 pm
Tom duBois. Artist for Konami/Ultra Games. Here's a really good video on him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw-SPY4n0s8

Great video I love that sweet Konami art.
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: zenimus on November 15, 2021, 04:38:18 pm
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/42/Supersmashbox.jpg)

When I first saw the artwork for Super Smash Bros, I almost lost my mind. I HAD to play it!! This was the fighting game we'd fantasize about, but never thought it could be real.
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: pzeke on March 10, 2022, 10:01:54 pm
(https://i.imgur.com/H1mVky7.jpg)

Phalanx may always be my go-to whenever the topic of good/bad video game box art is brought up—the cover is a meme by now—but quite frankly, I like it; it's telling a story and it's unique.

Other than that, most of my favorite box art are from games from the '80s–'90s where they used to be mostly drawn/painted and often burrowed from movie posters. Probably the best era in regards to that trend.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zZYGz9s0Tco/WV7uUThHztI/AAAAAAAAAiY/VEdTyfu-B74cULVSZjoKtBXjNVUstlYpQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Metroid%2BOther%2BM%2BJapanese%2BBox%2BFront.JPG)

chef-kiss.gif /mamamia

(https://www.mobygames.com/images/covers/l/316489-prince-of-persia-snes-front-cover.jpg)

Katsuya Terada.

Tom duBois. Artist for Konami/Ultra Games. Here's a really good video on him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dw-SPY4n0s8

So many other greats from or around that era: Bob Wakelin, Mick McGinty, Frank Cirocco, Marc William Ericksen, Roger Dean, Tim White, Cliff Spohn, Steve Hendrickson, John Harris, Don Ivan Punchatz, Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell, Yoichi Kotabe, Yoshitaka Amano, Akira Nishimura, Hideaki Kodama, Bengus, Shinkiro, Akiman, Daigo Ikeno, Kinu Nishimura, Haruki Suetsugu, Akira Toriyama, Naoyuki Kato, Yuji Kaida and so on.
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: stuntman64 on April 07, 2022, 11:02:07 pm
In retro, I prefer the Japanese N64 box arts for consoles and accessories.
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: gngtiger on April 08, 2022, 06:03:06 pm
My favorites are the European box art for Ico (I copied that for an art class assignment because of how good it was) but I also really appreciate the vintage seventies look of a lot of the Atari 2600 box art. The airbrush work is phenomenal (please read the book "Art of Atari" if you haven't already.(https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgamerant.com%2Fico-20-year-anniversary-impact-story-gameplay-design%2F&psig=AOvVaw0ZKp4mcaDYcrZ4K8mIxyb4&ust=1649541753929000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAcQjRxqFwoTCOjzmIW8hfcCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAZ)
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: gngtiger on April 14, 2022, 11:49:15 am
My favorites are the European box art for Ico (I copied that for an art class assignment because of how good it was) but I also really appreciate the vintage seventies look of a lot of the Atari 2600 box art. The airbrush work is phenomenal (please read the book "Art of Atari" if you haven't already.(https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fgamerant.com%2Fico-20-year-anniversary-impact-story-gameplay-design%2F&psig=AOvVaw0ZKp4mcaDYcrZ4K8mIxyb4&ust=1649541753929000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAcQjRxqFwoTCOjzmIW8hfcCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAZ)

Forgot to mention that one of my favorite pieces of unused game artwork was the old Pac-Man artwork for the Atari 2600 by Hero Kimura. Atari rejected it because the ghosts' designs were deemed too scary by Atari.
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: pzeke on April 17, 2022, 03:28:11 pm
Forgot to mention that one of my favorite pieces of unused game artwork was the old Pac-Man artwork for the Atari 2600 by Hero Kimura. Atari rejected it because the ghosts' designs were deemed too scary by Atari.

(https://i.imgur.com/ulKcQUB.jpg)

...And it was rejected before it was even finished!

Hiro Kimura's interpretation of Pac-Man is a whole different game altogether, and it goes without saying that the artwork looks great, but in retrospect, while I don't think it would've been a big deal over in Japan, I'm inclined to believe that type of imagery wouldn't have been well-received in the States back then; I think had they gone with that as the cover, it would've done more harm than good. Or who knows, maybe it wouldn't have been a problem, and the takeaway would've been kids' disappointment over the game not being more like the cover art. The fact of the matter is that would've made for a badass cover. Period.

Anyway, I can't believe I completely forgot mentioning him in my original post—his art is incredible.
Title: Re: Do you have a favorite Box art?
Post by: wartoy on April 17, 2022, 05:22:31 pm
Very cool! Makes me see pac man differently.